POA Chairman SSP Wayne Cameron charged for alleged financial irregularities

Chairman of the Police Officers Association (POA), Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron, has been formally charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities relating to funds at the association.

The charges follow the receipt of a ruling from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which arose from a detailed and protracted financial investigation conducted by the Financial Investigations Division (FID), in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and other relevant authorities.

In a joint release the JCF and the FID said SSP Cameron has been charged with five counts of fraudulent conversion and six counts of larceny as a servant, arising from the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the POA.

The release said the investigation, which spanned several months, examined matters concerning the management and application of funds under the control of the POA over a defined period.

According to the release in light of the DPP’s ruling, the relevant prosecutorial steps have now been taken.

It said as this matter is before the courts, it would be inappropriate for the JCF or the FID to comment further on the substance of the allegations or the evidence underpinning the charges.

The JCF and the FID expressed regret that they could not provide more detailed information earlier.

However, the entities said transparency must always be balanced against the obligation not to prejudice investigations or judicial proceedings.

The FID and JCF said SSP Cameron is entitled to the full presumption of innocence, and the matter will now be determined by the courts.

The entities noted that SSP Cameron has been removed from frontline duty.

He is to appear in court on February 12, 2026.